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Omaha Steve

(103,668 posts)
Thu Nov 7, 2024, 09:45 PM Nov 7

Parking Attendants at Lumen Field Join Teamsters Local 117




https://teamster.org/2024/10/parking-attendants-at-lumen-field-join-teamsters-local-117/

Seattle Area Teamsters Now Represent Workers at Home of the Seahawks

Press Contact: Paul Zilly Phone: (206) 794-6673 Email: paul.zilly@teamsters117.org

(SEATTLE) – Parking attendants who service the Parking Garage, North Lot, and King County Parking Garage at Lumen Field have joined Teamsters Local 117. The Teamsters were authorized as the workers’ exclusive bargaining representative through a card check process conducted by an independent arbitrator.

“I am excited to welcome Lumen Field parking attendants to our union,” said Paul Dascher, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 117. “These workers provide critical services to fans and concertgoers at one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier sports and entertainment venues. We are eager to sit down with their employer soon to negotiate a strong union contract that recognizes the value of their labor.”

The 44 new Teamsters are employed by First and Goal, Inc., the master tenant at Lumen Field. The workers sought a voice with Local 117 two months ago, citing the need for secure scheduling with sufficient hours, family wages, and better overall working conditions.

“We wanted to form a union with Teamsters Local 117 to have strong representation,” said Aklilu Worke, a parking attendant at Lumen Field. “At Lumen Field, we should have the right to guaranteed wage increases and job security. As Teamsters, we will now have a voice to achieve those goals.”

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Parking Attendants at Lumen Field Join Teamsters Local 117 (Original Post) Omaha Steve Nov 7 OP
Maybe they'll make enough money now Pototan Nov 7 #1
As a Seahawks season ticket holder I usually take the Link Light rail train to the game Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 7 #2

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(116,017 posts)
2. As a Seahawks season ticket holder I usually take the Link Light rail train to the game
Thu Nov 7, 2024, 10:18 PM
Nov 7

Parking's too damn expensive.

Still, that means they should get a decent wage.

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